peterson45 Posted September 18, 2015 Share #1 Posted September 18, 2015 My Fiancée and I were at an estate sale this weekend and I came across this box. Actually I literally tripped over it, because it was in the middle of the floor. Now I usually do not collect military boxes but this one caught my attention. What interested me was that it was some sort of Japanese box that had been repurposed as a shipping box. I also liked the fact that his military address and packing list were still legible and even found a second one on the inside lid. The cherry on the top was that he was part of the 713th Tank Battalion, I cannot believe what I am able to find at the estate sales in my area! I just wish I was able to have gotten some of other effects from his military service, but they were sold long ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BagmanL6 Posted September 18, 2015 Share #4 Posted September 18, 2015 That is really nice. I've been able to have success at estate sales as well. Really like trying to piece together the owner's story by what's in the house Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovmilinsig Posted September 19, 2015 Share #5 Posted September 19, 2015 Nice find! Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundance Posted September 19, 2015 Share #6 Posted September 19, 2015 That is a great find. A lot of history on the sides of a box (although only us militaria loons might look at it that way).You wouldn't want to write the contents of a package on the outside these days although I imagine it may have been required in this instance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterson45 Posted September 20, 2015 Author Share #7 Posted September 20, 2015 Thanks guys! I am really pleased with it and can't wait to see what information a dig up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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